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If your 10 month old is waking every 1-2 hours overnight, you're likely exhausted, frustrated, and wondering what on earth is going on! You've probably tried everything - you've adjusted wake windows, checked and double checked the sleep environment, moved bedtime earlier, moved bedtime later, followed all the sleep advice online but nothing is making a difference. The good news is that hourly waking at 10 months is usually a sign of something deeper is going on rather than

The clocks spring forward an hour this coming Sunday 29th March from 1am to 2am. Whilst this means we lose an hours sleep on that night (if you're keen at waking at your usual time instead of seeing an hour later on the clock come Sunday morning), it's all good in the long run as we head towards more daylight hours. Clock changes can cause a bit of worry for some parents but by being prepared, it's unlikely to cause too much change for your little one’s sleep. In fact, if yo

If you’ve ever thought, “maybe they’re overtired, that's why they won’t sleep,” you’re not alone. The term 'overtired' is used a lot. Too much in my opinion. Let’s unpack what’s actually going on in a way that makes sense and hopefully by the end of reading this, you will have that 'a-ha' moment! What I hear parents getting told about overtiredness You may have heard something similar to this: “If you miss the wake window, they’ll get overtired, produce cortisol, and sleep wi

Here we go again! That confusing time of year when we wake up on a Sunday morning not quite sure what's the correct time and what's the old time! At 2am on Sunday 26th October (I always prefer to think of it as Saturday night) the clocks go back an hour which was delightful pre-kids, but can make for a slightly earlier rise on Sunday morning now that we have little humans to look after. If you already have an early riser, don't panic! The thought of another whole hour earli

A common question I get is: “When's the right time to drop night feeds?” After some digging into other daytime patterns, appetite, understanding how they settle, their age, personality and how the parent feels about the night feeds, I can generally get a good idea of the answer but every baby is different, and that answer can vary widely. There are however, some typical patterns and gentle ways to reduce night feeds when the time feels right for you and your little one. How

Over the past few months, I’ve been diving deep into the world of early brain development through my Introduction to Neuroscience in Early Years Award. It’s been fascinating, and it’s given me an even stronger foundation for the work I do with families around infant and child sleep. Sleep isn’t just about routines and bedtimes—it’s about the developing brain, emotional regulation, and how children learn to feel safe enough to rest. Here are some of the key things I’ve learned

The reason your baby isn’t sleeping well could be because you're (unknowingly) falling into one or two of these sleep pitfalls. We all do our very best and try everything to get our little ones to sleep but if every tip from Google still leaves you in the same place, then take a look below at some of the most common baby sleep mistakes (full disclosure - I did ALL of these with my own children prior to becoming a sleep coach) along with some additional tips for what to do in

Nap Transitions by Age: A Guide to Dropping Naps from Baby to Toddler

When it comes to a child’s sensory preferences, we know that they’re all different! Some children crave movement, touch, and excitement, while others prefer quiet, predictable environments. I know so many children that sit nicely in one or other of these camps. Understanding whether your child is a sensory seeker or a sensory avoider can really help when it comes to sleep. What Are Sensory Seekers and Sensory Avoiders? Sensory seekers actively seek out stimulation. They thriv

All the Christmas gatherings, seeing the lights, opening presents and staying over at in-laws can be quite overwhelming for our little ones. So whilst we can expect sleep to be disrupted, there are ways we can minimise that stress. Here are my tips: 1. All the advice At this time of year, we are mingling with a lot more people which means more advice from well-meaning family. Stick to your guns and don't feel obliged to try all the suggestions! Certainly, don't make any dra

This scenario can be really common when your baby can self settle at bedtime, but continue to wake regularly during the night. If you...

It’s that confusing time of year again when you wake up on a Sunday morning with the clocks all saying different times! At 2am on Sunday 27th October, the clocks go back an hour (which means we effectively gain an hour!) and I wanted to offer some tips on how you can help your little ones to adjust. Different approaches for the Autumn clock change: Gradual approach - works well for very young or sensitive sleepers This is where you move the child’s bedtime later, in 15 minute

Travelling abroad with a baby or toddler is no doubt, an exciting adventure but it can bring a few challenges with sleep. Time zone changes, unfamiliar environments, and disrupted schedules can all affect your little one's sleep. However, with some planning and a few helpful strategies, you can ensure a smoother transition and more restful nights for everyone. Here are some essential baby sleep travel tips to help your baby or toddler get the rest they need while traveling ab

A common (and totally normal) challenge that parents face is when babies show a preference for who settles them at bedtime. This can be really tiring for the one who always has to do naptime and/or bedtime and it can also feel tough for those who want to be more involved but for whom little one just isn't keen about the change of plan! If your baby or toddler only wants one parent, it’s not a reflection of the other parent’s relationship with their child. Parent preferences e

Having the right bedtime routine in place for your little one can mean the difference between a complete melt-down and a calm, enjoyable moment. The hardest part can sometimes come down to the fact that come evening we, as parents, can be quite depleted. If we have spent all day with a little one, if there’s been tears, tantrums, struggles with naps then the last thing you need is more chaos at bedtime. I don’t want you spending hours every evening upstairs trying to get your

I teamed up with Little Prodigies to look more at a child's sensory profile and the impact it has on our little one's ability to settle down and having a restful night. Everyone's profile will look different and some children need more sensory input for the nervous system to feel calm and organised. If you're not sure what your little one's sensory profile looks like, spend time observing their behaviour in different environments and situations. Note how they react to vario

For many parents, the bedtime routine often involves feeding their little one to sleep - happy, warm, and content. Feeding to sleep is natural, it’s normal, it’s healthy. If you are feeding to sleep and it’s working for you as a family, then you do not need to change a thing. Feeding to sleep is only ever an issue if it is becoming unsustainable - for example if they still wake the second they’re put down, if you’re finding yourself in a muddle when little one just stares bac

This is a fantastic option for when you want to make a change to the way your little one settles to sleep. As the name suggests, rather than remove something that is working, you layer on more sustainable cues (eg patting, shhhing, singing, humming or cuddling) on top of the cue that works. It’s about introducing new ways to comfort your baby to sleep so that you can very slowly start to phase out the cue that is becoming unsustainable. Let's take feeding to sleep as an examp

Returning to work as a new mum after having a baby is a big deal. Whether you’re getting the sleep you need or not, it’s still one of the hardest things that I’ve ever had to do (both times!) Balancing the needs of your baby whilst trying to be the same employee you were before you left isn’t easy - let alone if you’re up multiple times a night resettling a child - then the lack of sleep can be draining. Cracking sleep with little ones is often a long process so here are some

Bathtime in our household is firmly embedded into the evening routine. The kids love it BUT, to say it's a calm moment in the routine as they wind down for bed, would be a complete LIE! Here's why I don't mind the chaos and why I still believe it's so important as part of the routine despite the craziness! After we've eaten, tidied up and played for a little longer, I only have to say the word.....'Right'....and there's shouts of "BATHTIME" as the reply. It's not a calm walk